Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program

The Home Weatherization Program is designed to aid
income eligible residents by making their homes more energy efficient, thereby
reducing their energy costs and improving living conditions. This is done by
adding attic, sidewall and floor insulations, proper venting for attic and
crawl spaces, caulking, weather-stripping, broken glass replacements, storm windows,
doors, water heater jackets and window replacement, when approved by Illinois
Home Energy Audit. To be eligible for this program you have to show proof of
income for the past 12 months, proof of home ownership (home ownership or
landlord) and a fuel bill in applicant name at time of application. Federal
funding for this program is from the Department of Energy and the Department of
Health & Human Services, and is administrated by the Healthcare &
Family Services Office of Energy Assistance..

ERBA also offers furnace repair and or
replacement as is deemed necessary for proper safety of the client. Smoke
detectors and

carbon
monoxide detectors are also offered as safety equipment. Ventilation is also checked
on all gas combustion appliances and

repairs
made where necessary.In extreme cases
water heaters may be replaced when there is a safety hazard.